A view of Sauk Lake from the trail. A retro view, if you will. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2014. The Village of Park Forest has announced that Country Squire Foods, currently with a location in Chicago Heights, will open a new store in Park Forest at 120 South[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Joins 1871 to Open Major Expansion of Chicago’s Digital Startup Hub
25,000-Square-Foot Expansion Will Allow Tech Hub to Continue to Grow and Create Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman to officially open a major expansion of the innovative digital startup hub. The $2.5 million expansion, funded by the Illinois Department of[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services, Oct. 14, 2014
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]
Governors State University’s Theatre & Performance Studies Program Presents ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
University Park, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. The classic Lorraine Hansberry play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” comes to life on stage at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on November 6 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 2 p.m. This is the fourth production by the[Read More…]
City Budget Hearings: Chicagoans Have Questions About Chicago Police Militarization & Misconduct
Community organizers ask aldermen, media to get answers at Chicago Police budget hearings, likely to take place this week. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. Organizers with We Charge Genocide (WCG), a group fighting police violence and militarization, are asking their alderpeople and the media to give voice to Chicago’s communities during the[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-op Presents ‘Deliciously Healthy Food on a Tight Budget’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2014. The South Suburban Food Co-op, 208 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, will present a discussion on ‘Deliciously Healthy Food on a Tight Budget’ on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Presenters will give a short talk on various foods and a delicious sample will be shared[Read More…]
Prairie State College Sponsoring Community Reading Events with One Book, One Community
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is sponsoring a series of lectures and workshops as part of its “One Book, One Community” event featuring the graphic novel, American Born Chinese, by author Gene Luen Yang. There are events scheduled throughout the month of October and into November. All[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $55.8 Million for Work on Next Phase of Jane Byrne Interchange
Dan Ryan/I-290 Flyover is Next Major Phase of $475 Million Project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn announced a $55.8 million capital investment for the next phase of work on the Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction – a new flyover ramp from inbound Interstate 90/94 (Dan Ryan/Expressway) to outbound Interstate 290[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois to Receive More Than $26 Million Award to Support Small Businesses
Federal Funds Will Support State’s Small Businesses and Create Jobs Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the U.S. Treasury Department has awarded $26.64 million to Illinois to expand the state’s efforts to support small businesses and economic development. The award recognizes Illinois’ success in creating[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Investment to Improve Pace Operations in Suburban Chicago Area
Investment Will Create 300 New Jobs, Consolidate Operational Functions to Improve Productivity, Service and Innovation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a major investment to consolidate several Pace operations in one location to improve productivity, service and innovation for the Chicago-area bus transportation system. Approximately 300 new jobs[Read More…]
